Local births and church notes from Des Moines era
Miss Arvena Huyser recovers from appendicitis at Lutheran hospital Des Moines after January 14 operation. Church consistory elects new officers S H Douwstra Arie Kiyn 8. Van Hemert John Kaldenberg William C De Wit. Several community visits, illnesses and recoveries noted including Mrs Anne Van Maren back injury and Prof W der Luet hospital stay Colfax. Twin daughters born to Mr and Mrs De Geus Otley, doctors and educators mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvena Huyser
M. W
John Kaldenberg
William C. de Wit
C. S. Fox
Kenneth
Keith Fox
Keota
Anne van Maren
F. de Jong
Sioux Co
B. de Jong
J. P. de Wit
Prairie City
Eugene de Wit
Oskaloosa
G. H. Franklin
Pella
A. B. van Houweling Auto Company
Abe den Adel
Floyd Stevenson
Wey
Spavin Coal Co
Fam
Lambert Branderhors
Ray King
J.B Jearning
W der Luet
Albert van Heukelom
Hen Roo
D. W. Gosselinking
Colfax
A. A. Ver Meer
White Way Auto Co
Ella Vander Schaaf
F. C. Warner
A. B. van Houweling Auto Co
W. D. Brown
New York City
Board of Education
Central College
and Reformed Church
Cornelius de Geus
Otley
Dan
Mahaska Hospital
William de Geus
N. Pannekoek
Sylvia van Donselaar
Connie Muyskens
Kingston
N.Y
Church Service Notes and Sermon Series
Morning services listed for Pella Baptist and Second Reformed Churches. Pella Baptist notes morning peeing and 5 PM guest program. Second Reformed Church led by Rev J Prins with 9:30 Sunday school and 5 AM morning worship, evening sermon titled Christ's Final Recorded Message Series No 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Church
J. Prins
First Reform and Second Chr Ref Churches Union Service
Union service brings First Reform and Second Christian Reformed Churches together. Rev A Haverkamp and Rev M Monsma lead morning worship and evening prayer with tied services at First Reform and Second Chr Ref churches including sermon topics like The Ninth Commandment and The Institution of Capital Punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Monsma
Lukas
Jezus den Storm Stillende
Oskaloosa Street Sermon Notes Page
The fragment mentions 823 Oskaloosa Street and J. E. Cornelius as pastor with a TAS p.m. Sunday service text quoted as "He. The partial OCR suggests a church notice or sermon note referencing a local pastor and a Sunday session at the street address.
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Oskaloosa Street
J. E. Cornelius
Tas P.m
College class reports span new semester grades and catalog work
Faculty gathers to record grades for new second semester classes while drafting the 1938 Central College catalog. A student discussion on Spinoza prompts debate on free will and divine Providence, sparking questions about reconciling evil with an all wise plan.
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Central College
Ring
Henry Ten Clay
Spinoza
God
Philosophy Club Discusses Spinoza at Ralph Men’s Home
The Philosophy Club of Central met last week on Tuesday at the home of Ralph Men to discuss Spinoza. Members analyzed his ethics and metaphysics, sharing insights in a small-group setting.
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Philosophy Club
Spinoza
Philosophy Club of Central
Ralph Men
Busy Time at Central College Professors Arrive
Visitors from distant colleges arrive at Central College for extended seminars and collaboration with faculty. The event brings scholars, researchers, and department heads to campus for lectures, meetings, and joint projects over several days.
Partner Play Etiquette Sparks Candid Courtroom Debate
A discussion on sportsmanship and communication unfolds as analysts suggest keeping criticism to oneself during partner play while acknowledging the need for honest feedback. The dialogue highlights balance between supportive tone and strategic clarity amid evolving partnership norms.
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. T. Warns
Robert
Des Moines
R. A
Women’s Missionary Society of the Second Reformed Church
D. G. Gosselink
Elizabeth Taylor
Lillian Payne
A. D. Ver Steeg
Luella van Rees
L. A. Kuyper
Irwin J. Lubbers
New York
Bertha Ulrich
Fred’ Ulrich
Open Bible Church
Washington
F. O. LeLaCheur
Don L. By
J. Rex Weddl
Kazy
Jamesway Oil
Man-a-Mar
van Gorp’s Hatchery
Pella, Iowa
First Reformed
A. Haverkamp
Holland Servicr Atd
D. Dea Adel
Ter
Pers
Correxs
Vander Linden
Augustine & Lewis
Rock Island Stock Yards
Marion County
U.S
Total
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Marion County State Bank
Iowa
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